Wild Rock West Virginia newest proposed housing development Aug 4, 2007
Wild Rock would be primarily a second home community using sustainable design principles, according to a news release Arnold issued. - advertisement. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
UCI awarded $14.4 million to support systems biology center UCI, Aug. 01 Aug 2, 2007
"Systems biology asks questions about why things are constructed the way they are, as opposed to simply how they work," said Dr. Arthur Lander, director of the new center and chair of the Department of Developmental and Cell Biology at UCI. "Focusing on the design principles of large-scale systems is really a cultural change in the way scientists view and conduct biological and biomedical research.". The UCI center is being funded by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS),... (University of California Newswire, CA)
Antique engines inspire nano chip Jul 25, 2007
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Team Builds Viruses To Combat Harmful 'Biofilms' Jul 12, 2007
"The library could contain different phages that target different species or strains of bacteria, each constructed using related design principles to express different enzymes.". Creating such a library may soon be feasible with new technologies for synthesizing genes quickly and cheaply. (Science Daily)
Scientists engineer viruses to destroy bacteria Jul 10, 2007
The library could contain different phages that target different species or strains of bacteria, each constructed using related design principles to express different enzymes, said study leader James Collins, a biomedical engineer at Boston University. Bacterial cities The finding, detailed in the July 3 issue of the journal of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, could lead to industrial cleaners, such as phages to clear slime in food processing plants or new types of... (MSNBC -- Technology)
Driving Sustainable Design Jul 7, 2007
The program of events tackles issues from health to food, energy to tourism to travel, examining how design principles can be applied to help achieve the goal of sustainable living, or a lifestyle that preserves and protects natural resources. A number of things are pretty remarkable about Dott 07. (BusinessWeek)
SOA and Composite Applications Jul 3, 2007
As a matter of fact, a well-designed composite application leverages, reflects, and relies on many of these established design principles documented in Erl's "SOA: Principles of Service Design". Service Reusability - While you won't typically reuse a composite application (since it's been developed with a specific purpose in mind), hopefully you'll be able to re-employ many, if not all, of the underlying services for future solutions. (Search Webservices)
SeeFile.com Announces Free Hosted Storage Service For Apple iPhone Users Jun 27, 2007
0 design principles, and no Flash or Java code is employed, for maximum compatibility. The free service goes "live" at 4PM Eastern Standard time on Friday, June 29th - two hours before the iPhone goes on sale at ATular wireless locations on the East coast. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
North San Diego County Community News Briefs: City to host concerts at Moonlight Beach Jun 26, 2007
CARDIFF -- MiraCosta College's Community Services Program will offer its "Create a Web Site In-A-Day" hands-on, one-day workshop from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 12 in Room 112 of the college's San Elijo campus, 3333 Manchester Ave. The workshop will cover HTML basics, two different methods for creating Web pages, how to select a host and domain name, the basic site planning strategies and Web design principles, and how to upload the site onto the World Wide Web. Cost is 89. (North County Times)
New library will serve as gathering place Jun 20, 2007
The third floor would have office space for staff and administration and a rooftop garden, which Cary said fit perfectly with the green design principles. Planted areas would reduce heat gain, as well as providing public reading areas, he said. (Idaho Press-Tribune)
EDA methodologies aid biological research Jun 9, 2007
Weiss detailed how in his team's research appropriated useful design principles from electrical engineering and other well established fields including abstraction, standardization, modularity, and aided design. "We can now regard cells as 'programmable matter'," said Weiss. (EETimes)
Architects Have to See The Light May 31, 2007
Danise Levine, assistant director of the IDEA Center at University at Buffalo, says that while universal design principles take low vision into account, existing standards are prejudiced against low-vision building occupants. "Most accessibility codes are geared toward people with mobility issues, which is not what most low-vision people grapple with," she explains. (BusinessWeek)
More of this story May 5, 2007
Indeed, I have been advocating such urban design principles for my nearly 30 years of observing L.A. struggle with a spasmodic growth not unlike an awkward, arrested adolescent. History tells us that Los Angeles was never meant to be a world-class city of dense urban neighborhoods focused on an imposing, diverting Downtown, as it is on the verge of becoming if market forces play out. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
New resolve on Earth day Apr 23, 2007
The federal government, however, is in the best position to accelerate adoption of sustainable design principles through a combination of tax incentives, regulations and legislatives requirements. While these considerations play out in Congress, industry professionals must accept responsibility for their role in creating a sustainable built environment. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
UC Irvine Research Institute Announces International Collaboration Apr 20, 2007
About UCGameLab: The Game Culture & Technology Laboratory researches game metaphors, design principles and technologies for alternative content and context delivery. The focus is on beyond-next-generation games for the next-generation Internet and Web 3. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
CVG Global Construction Launches Major New KAB Brand Seating Series Apr 17, 2007
The new 600 Series Construction Seats will provide safety and comfort for construction vehicle operators around the world using technologically innovative design principles to achieve high-quality results in safety, servicing, customer satisfaction and production. The New 600 Series seating has a modular design to allow for the air or mechanical suspensions to be interchanged, and the 3 different K- Series seat uppers and 5 different Positioning System Modules. (PR Newswire)
UCLA chemists design world's lowest-density crystals for use in clean energy Apr 13, 2007
The research, to be published on April 13 in the journal Science, demonstrates how the design principles of reticular chemistry have been used to create three-dimensional covalent organic frameworks, which are entirely constructed from strong covalent bonds and have high thermal stability, high surface areas and extremely low densities. The team of researchers comprises chemists from the Center for Reticular Chemistry at UCLAs California NanoSystems Institute and the departments of chemistry... (EurekAlert!)
April A.D. Report Apr 10, 2007
This strategy aligns with traditional monogram design principles of using one or two letters identify athletic teams. So with those principles in mind, the new look was created. (BeaverFootball.com)
History of Feng Shui Apr 9, 2007
This system also uses a mixture of Buddhism, psychology and design principles as Feng Shui tools. The main concept is simple to use but you need a little schooling in the spiritual realm if a beginner. (Suite101.com)
Architectural idealist Apr 8, 2007
" In sections, the concrete panels are shaped like shallow C's, to allow for insulation between the outer skin of concrete and inner skin of wallboard or plywood. Though the houses share a plan, their mood and appearance differ considerably, which was Stein's intent. Suburban tracts, he felt, should avoid monotony. Royston's home has an exposed concrete floor coated and waxed so it has a polished look. Higgins' home was carpeted when he bought it, but he said that underneath the carpet is a... (San Francisco Chronicle)
- What is life like in Ikeatown? Apr 2, 2007
It sounds crudely straightforward, but the underlying design principles appear rock solid. Each apartment gets windows on three sides. (Guardian Unlimited)
Gardens bloom in Vancouver's green scene Mar 29, 2007
The Metropolitan, a small hotel, employs feng shui design principles for its tranquil interiors. Designer Hollis Ho's elegant, asymmetrical ikebana flower arrangements act as a subtle counterpoint, animating the hotel rooms, lobby and Diva restaurant. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Cells Use 'Noise' To Make Cell-fate Decisions Mar 24, 2007
el said the next step in his research would be to uncover the theoretical design principles of genetic circuits and what role interactions between distinct circuits play in regulating complex biological processes, such the differentiation of multipotent stem cells. Dr. S. (Science Daily)
Ask questions about senior living Mar 24, 2007
Providing for the needs of older people is a process that could begin much earlier, according to Deb Sellers, Kansas State University Research and Extension specialist on aging, who noted that universal design principles like wide doorways and putting things within reach are good for all ages. These features could be built into a home by young families, and can sometimes be retrofitted into existing houses. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
Personable, readable primer proves as inviting as a well-stuffed couch Mar 18, 2007
Short captions explain the design principles. This montage is equivalent to HGTV video in photographs. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
Chic Boutique Hotels Mar 17, 2007
Gilt mirrors, French doors and plush Anatolian carpets in the lobby, plus unique suites that mix, for example, gold bedpreads fit for a pasha with widescreen televisions and feng shui design principles. Kjellgren also tipped us off to the Frank Gehry-designed , owned by Starwood and opened in Spain's Rioja wine region last September. (Forbes)
Student Union Referendum text Mar 14, 2007
The new Student Union will also incorporate sustainable design principles. If approved, the new Student Union is projected to be complete by Fall 2010. (University News, MO)
News in Brief Mar 8, 2007
According to the county's guidelines, "TOD is defined as compact, pedestrian-friendly, mixed-use development containing medium to high density residential, office and retail uses within walking distance of certain rail transit stations identified in the Area Plans. Well-planned TOD should incorporate good design principles and an appropriate mix of uses around rail transit stations to promote transit usage and create vibrant neighborhood centers at these locations.". To sign up to comment at the... (The Burke Times, VA)
Health officials seek nominees for Hidden Heroes Mar 2, 2007
Topics will include design principles, techniques in planning a landscape design and plant selection. Cost: $5. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
One Last Look at Bond Questions Mar 1, 2007
This commits the District to pursuing energy- and cost-efficient designs and construction through adopting integrated design principles and Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) building standards. What are the estimated impacts of the facilities bond propositions on local taxpayers. (Ithaca Times, NY)
Opening windows effective way of preventing transmission of TB Feb 28, 2007
Some of these older facilities had been built especially for TB patients, along the design principles of TB sanatoria when fresh air was part of the treatment for TB in the pre-antibiotic era. "We concluded that opening windows and doors provides high rates of ventilation and may therefore provide the most effective protection against airborne infection in low resource settings," says Dr Escombe. (Hindu)
Symantec: Norton 360 Now Available Feb 27, 2007
Automation, breadth of functionality, user experience and performance are the key design principles for Norton 360. Designed to work as automatically as possible, Norton 360 provides comprehensive protection while performing its duties in the background without interrupting users' computing experience. (Playfuls.com)
Artist of the Month/ April Bauknight Feb 25, 2007
I am highly influenced by my training and work as an interior designer, which incorporated basic design principles regarding shapes, colors and composition. How long have you been an artist. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
Greenhouse visit, upcoming garden events dispel winter's gloom Feb 24, 2007
An award-winning designer, Mr. Leach will lead off the symposium with a slide presentation, "Creating Captivating Gardens," at 9 a.m. He will explore how fundamental design principles can be used to create practical and engaging garden spaces. Using images that highlight before-and-after design solutions for residential landscapes and slides of classic gardens designed by Beatrix Farrand, Fletcher Steel and others, he will walk the audience through the design process. (The Standard-Times, MA)
A livable city is a safe, productive one Feb 23, 2007
Allen Kemplen is a longtime advocate of Winter City design principles in Anchorage and serves on the Municipal Urban Design Commission. The views expressed here are his own. (Anchorage Daily News)
The kindness of strangers Feb 19, 2007
" Grenot recently finished his work at Northcott and Fletcher says the residents are still coming to terms with his absence. The black-and-white archival footage in 900 Neighbours speaks volumes about the misguided social experiments of the past. In 1958, then NSW minister for housing Abram Landa said of the yet-to-be-completed building,"it's going to be very beautiful indeed". And in the architect's drawings, it did look kind of beautiful. Cut to 2006, however, and residents describe Northcott... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
A two-way street: Looking to hear from readers Feb 19, 2007
Within weeks, Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour brought together Miami-based planner Andres Duany and about 100 planners, architects, academicians and other adherents of New Urbanism design principles. They held a week-long charettea week of talking with each other and with Mississippians about the kind of places they wanted to see arise in Biloxi, Gulfport, Pascagoula and other hurricane-stricken cities. (Herald-Tribune)
Chic hotels: Stylish alternatives to the same old room Feb 17, 2007
Gilt mirrors, French doors and plush Anatolian carpets in the lobby, plus unique suites that mix, for example, gold bedpreads fit for a pasha with widescreen televisions and feng shui design principles. Kjellgren also tipped us off to the Frank Gehry-designed Hotel Marqus de Riscal, owned by Starwood and opened in Spain's Rioja wine region last September. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Largest Aussie telco unimpressed with iPhone Feb 17, 2007
They haven't actually thought "Hey, are these really the right design principles to apply here?" They just tack shit on. Posted February 17, 2007 @ 12:59AM by "There's an old sayingstick to your knittingand Apple is not a mobile phone manufacturer, that's not their knitting. ". (Ars Technica)
Downtown revitalization plans approved in Weed ... Weed vs. Mount Shasta: good sportsmanship ... House begins debate on Iraq war policy ... Cattle dispute claims two eastern Oregon ranchers ... Yreka Citizen of the Year nominations sought ... California levees get poor ratings ... Googles fourth quarter earnings far exceed analyst expectations ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="20px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Tuesday, February 13, 2007 SISKIYOU DAILY NEWS PHOTO/JOHN DIEHM - Merle Anderson with Pacific Municipal Consultants holds a drawing of revitalization improvements for a section of downtown Weed as Christy Tveit, left, gives a report to the Weed City Council. The drawing is of the north end of Main Street showing sidewalk pavers and crosswalks and development at Cougar Park. Downtown revitalization plans approved in Weed Feb 14, 2007
The Conceptual Design Master Plan was the culmination of ideas and suggestions from the Weed Image Committee, city staff, residents and business owners and the application of sound design principles, Tveit said. The physical structure of the downtown area plays an imperative role in the revitalization plan for Weed. (Yreka Siskiyou Daily News, CA)
'Universal design' touted as convenient for all Feb 8, 2007
Harper was explaining that, while the design principles can appeal to anyone, for those interested specifically in features that make independent living possible even late in life, those features do not have to be - and should not be - stigmatizing ... Supervisor Penny Gross (D-Mason) pointed out that, while the house seemed to incorporate universal design principles well, it was not a diminutive house by any stretch and that the cost alone may be prohibitive to elderly or fixed-income citizens... (The Burke Times, VA)
ACT praised for sustainable schools Jan 30, 2007
The Green Building Council says the ACT Education Department has become the first in the country to embrace sustainable design principles for schools ... Executive director Romilly Madew says as well as efficient energy and water use, the design principles make for a better learning environment. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Australia/Local)
'Naked' streets would not suit all places and people Jan 29, 2007
Guide Dogs is working with designers to develop inclusive design principles, which will embrace the benefits of the shared-space concept while ensuring that the needs of blind and partially-sighted people are met. SUSAN SHARPHead of Public Policy and Campaigns, the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. (London Times Online)
Implications of SOA on business strategy and ... Jan 26, 2007
The design principles from a business perspective are quite similar ... Most business reference model generally standardize the inputs, processing and outputs of a service which addresses in large part many of the design principles identified for SOA. Davenport goes on however to argue that two additional standards are necessary performance and maturity. (Search Webservices)
Home Briefs: Interior Designers sponsor New Year Spruce Up Jan 19, 2007
In this hands-on class, students will also learn basic design principles, cut flower preparation and care, merchandising and packaging. Floral Design I (HORT 171) meets 1-4:50 p.m. Wednesdays. (North County Times)
Two projects planned for Boca's Glades Road to put traffic in a jam Jan 15, 2007
Plans would draw on "new urbanism" design principles, which calls for "pedestrian-friendly" streets and "efficient transit," he said in the statement. Jim Murley, director of Florida Atlantic University's Center for Urban & Environmental Solutions, said the entire region faces problems similar to what's happening on Glades. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Mall scrutinizes rival's big plans Jan 14, 2007
"I'm sure they're interested in learning about the design principles so they can improve their projects in Sarasota County," Vogler said of Westfield's records request. Benderson's initial plans were rejected by county commissioners on Nov. 15, but the developer was given a chance to redesign the project and come back for a new vote Jan. 23. (Herald-Tribune)
License compliance issues could affect all BSD-derived distributions Jan 9, 2007
The , which combines the FreeBSD kernel with Gentoo Linux design principles, is in a fix. Its lead developer, Diego "Flameeyes" Petten. (Linux.com)